Description
Studying nature? Going to the beach? Dig into this classroom favorite and beginner’s guide to seashores from the creators of the award-winning About Habitats series.
In this accessible introduction to a familiar locale, author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children about seashores and their diversity, the types of animals and plants that live there, and why they’re important.
The stunning paintings by noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict the wide variety of seashore topography. A glossary and afterword provide more details about each seashore featured in the book.
Perfect for early childhood and elementary units on nature, environment, and ecosystems.
Reviews
“Another excellent edition… The beautifully designed layout and succinct text combine with the backmatter to offer very accessible nonfiction reading for the very young as well as early grade students.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“With reliable information and attractive illustrations, this volume is a useful addition to a series celebrating its tenth year.” ―Booklist
“Useful for introductory units on marine and earth science.” ―School Library Journal
Awards
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―National Science Teachers Association, Children’s Book Council, 2018
North Carolina Author Awards (AAUW Award for Juvenile Literature, Nominee) ―North Carolina Literary & Historical Association, 2018
More Details
F&P: J, Gr 1, Genre I
Lexile: 520L
Themes: Animals, Ecosystems, Zoology
BISAC 1: JNF037070 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.)
BISAC 2: JNF051100 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems
BISAC 3: JNF003000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General
